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Oatman, AZ
Census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona.
Population
74
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
385
ZIP codes
0
Oatman and its ZIP codes
Oatman at a glance
- Oatman is about 5.9 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Oatman, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mohave County. PPP loans are for Oatman.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,192
56,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $10,138 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oatman, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,197
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
568
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
111° / 45°F
5.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oatman, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Oatman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bullhead CityCity | 11 mi | 59.4 |
| Fort MohaveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16.7 |
| Mesquite CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Mojave Ranch EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Mohave ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 14 |
| Willow ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Laughlin, NVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 16.3 |
| Walnut CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Golden ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 78.7 |
| Arizona VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| KatherineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| YuccaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Golden ShoresCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.1 |
| Needles, CACity | 19 mi | 30.6 |
| McConnicoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| So-HiCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oatman, AZ in?
- Oatman is in Mohave County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Oatman, AZ?
- About 74 people live in Oatman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oatman?
- Nearby places include Bullhead City (11 mi), Fort Mohave (12 mi), Mesquite Creek (12 mi), Mojave Ranch Estates (13 mi), Mohave Valley (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023